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Zylok Prime

Zylok Prime

Status Secondary / Primer

A lightweight weapon that packs a punch worthy of its golden design.

Role
Status Secondary / Primer
Polarities
NaramonNaramonMaduraiMadurai
Exilus
ExilusMaduraiMadurai
Mastery
13
Disposition
0.9
Introduced
Update 34.0 (2023-10-18)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

PistolDuplexAlarmingSecondary

Damage

210.0

Crit

12.0%

Crit Mult

2.4x

Status

36.0%

Damage Composition

210.0 total

Impact
63.0
Puncture
126.0
Slash
21.0
Fire Rate
1.5
Magazine
12
Reload
1.2s
Accuracy
23.5
Disposition0.9
NaramonMaduraiExilus Madurai
  • Multishot1.0
  • Mastery13
  • IntroducedUpdate 34.0 (2023-10-18)
  • Build Cost15,000 Credits
  • Build Time12h 0m
  • Rush50 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

A lightweight weapon that packs a punch worthy of its golden design. Built as a status secondary / primer option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Zylok Prime is not a signature weapon — any frame can use it without a signature passive.

When to Pick

  • You want a Pistol that fits a status secondary / primer play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Zylok Prime does well — check Mission Usefulness below before investing Forma.
  • You’re ready to Catalyze / Forma it if you plan to main it on Steel Path.

Attack Modes

  • Normal Attack

    Impact 63 · Slash 126 · Puncture 21

    Hit-Scan · Crit 12% / 2.4× · Status 36% · Fire Rate 1.8

  • Incarnon Form

    Impact 200 · Puncture 300

    Hitscan · Crit 26% / 2.4× · Status 40% · Fire Rate 1

  • Incarnon Form Radial Attack

    Heat 700

    AoE · Crit 26% / 2.4× · Status 40% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–6m (−60%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack (Hit-Scan): Impact 63.0, Slash 126.0, Puncture 21.0.
  • Incarnon Form (Hitscan): Impact 200.0, Puncture 300.0.
  • Incarnon Form Radial Attack (AoE): Heat 700.0.

Upgrades

Permanent investments on this weapon copy — separate from the Prime variant.

  • Orokin CatalystCapacity

    Doubles mod capacity so endgame builds fit.

    Usually the first permanent upgrade on a weapon you plan to main.

  • FormaPolarity

    Adds or changes polarities so matching mods cost half capacity.

    Prime polarities help, but expect multiple Forma for a hungry config.

  • Exilus Weapon AdapterSlot

    Unlocks utility options (Exilus on guns; melee focuses on stance polarity + utility mods).

    Install when you need ammo, handling, or QoL without sacrificing damage slots.

  • Secondary Arcane AdapterArcane

    Lets you install a weapon arcane for a strong passive bonus.

    Worth it once the base mod config is already solid.

  • Riven ModRiven

    Unique rolled mod. Disposition 0.9.

    Chase clean desirable stats; skip awkward negatives on low-disposition weapons.

  • ZylokVariant

    The standard version of this weapon — easier to farm, softer stats.

    Use when you don’t want to chase Prime relics yet.

Mod Scaling

Multishot

Usually the highest value damage slot — more projectiles, more procs, more clear.

Critical

Stack crit chance/damage when the weapon’s crit stats justify a crit suite.

Elemental

Faction/elemental lines for Steel Path; Viral+Heat is a safe default on many guns.

Fire Rate

Fire rate raises DPS but burns ammo — pair with reload/ammo economy when needed.

Priority

Multishot → Crit (if crit-viable) → Elemental → QoL ammo/reload.

Mission Usefulness

Mission / ContextRatingWhy
Steel Path Survival / Defense / DisruptionStrongTest whether Zylok Prime still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Zylok Prime when its fire pattern matches fast tile clears — skip if it feels awkward on empty lanes.
Mobile Defense / ExcavationStrongHold objectives by deleting approach packs with Zylok Prime, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Zylok Prime has strong single-target multipliers; otherwise bring a dedicated boss weapon.

Acquisition

Blueprint / parts commonly listed from sources like Axi Z2 Relic. Full drop rows are in How to Get below.

How to Get

SourceDrop rate
  • Axi Z2 Relic2.00%
  • Lith Z4 Relic2.00%
  • Meso Z6 Relic2.00%
  • Neo Z10 Relic2.00%
  • Neo Z11 Relic2.00%

Crafting

Build
Credits
15,000
Time
12h 0m
Rush
50 Plat
Barrel×1Blueprint×1Orokin Cell×5Receiver×1
Total resources
Barrel×1Blueprint×1Orokin Cell×5Receiver×1
Credits
15,000
Time
12h
Rush
50 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Zylok Prime isn’t the right fit.

  • Zylok

    Related variant in the same weapon line as Zylok Prime — Zylok has lower damage (33%) and lower crit (33%). Compare polarities before Forma.

  • Acrid

    Another Pistol if you want less status than Zylok Prime (Acrid: 10.0%).

  • Afuris Prime

    Another Pistol option if Zylok Prime’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.